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	Material Material

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Diameter Diameter

1 1/2"

2 1/2"

18"

	Mesh Size Mesh Size	Show

18 × 18

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	Opening Size Opening Size

	Wire Diameter Wire Diameter

	Construction Construction

	Woven

	Shape Shape


Sheet and Bar	Round

	Color Color

	White

	Height Height

3/4"

1 3/8"

2 1/8"

	Form Form

Roll

	Open Area Open Area

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Opening Width Opening Width

0.054"

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Handle Style Handle Style


None	Pan

	Mesh Opening Width Mesh Opening Width

0.039"

	Basket Style Basket Style

	Curved

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

Not Rated

	Finish Finish

Unfinished

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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About Wire Cloth and Plastic Mesh

About Mesh Size

This wire cloth is commonly used to make strainers, filter screens, and sieves.

304 stainless steel has good corrosion and abrasion resistance.

316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance. Use it in food-processing applications; it is able to withstand corrosive solutions and harsh cleaning.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

304 Stainless Steel
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Specifications Met		1 ft. × 1 ft.	1 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 2 ft.	3 ft. × 3 ft.	3 ft. × 4 ft.	4 ft. × 4 ft.
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
316 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000

Other Sizes

						3 ft. Wd.		4 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.	Specifications Met		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	1	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	2	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	5	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	8	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	10	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	20	ASTM E2016	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	50	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	100	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	1	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	2	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	5	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	8	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	0000000	000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	10	ASTM E2016	0000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	20	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	50	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
18 × 18	0.036"	41%	0.02"	100	ASTM E2016	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

Other Sizes

						3 ft. Wd.		4 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.	Specifications Met		Each		Each
316 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	1	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	2	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	5	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	10	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	20	ASTM E2016	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

High-Volume Particle-Filtering Stainless Steel Wire Cloth

Also known as bolting grade, this wire cloth has a large percentage of open area and ultra-thin wire to maintain flow. Use to sift and sort large quantities of dense nonabrasive materials, such as flour, grain, and powdered metal.

316 stainless steel has better corrosion resistance than 304 stainless steel.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

304 Stainless Steel
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.		1 ft. × 1 ft.	1 ft. × 2 ft.
18 × 18	0.047"	70%	0.009"	0000000	00000	00000
316 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.0466"	70%	0.009"	0000000	00000	00000

Other Sizes

					3 ft. Wd.		4 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.047"	70%	0.009"	3	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.047"	70%	0.009"	6	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
18 × 18	0.047"	70%	0.009"	10	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.047"	70%	0.009"	25	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
316 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.0466"	70%	0.009"	3	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.0466"	70%	0.009"	6	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.0466"	70%	0.009"	10	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.0466"	70%	0.009"	25	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Lightweight-Particle-Filtering Stainless Steel Wire Cloth

Minimize clogs of dry powdered materials in sifting and sizing applications. Also known as milling grade, this wire cloth has a large percentage of open area and small wire diameters to facilitate material flow.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

304 Stainless Steel
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.		1 ft. × 1 ft.	1 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 2 ft.	3 ft. × 3 ft.	3 ft. × 4 ft.	4 ft. × 4 ft.
18 × 18	0.041"	53%	0.015"	0000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Other Sizes

					3 ft. Wd.		4 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel
18 × 18	0.041"	53%	0.015"	5	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000
18 × 18	0.041"	53%	0.015"	6	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.041"	53%	0.015"	10	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.041"	53%	0.015"	25	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Steel Wire Cloth

Good for use with abrasive materials in noncorrosive applications, steel has excellent strength and good wear resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.		1 ft. × 1 ft.	1 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 2 ft.	3 ft. × 3 ft.	3 ft. × 4 ft.	4 ft. × 4 ft.
18 × 18	0.038"	46%	0.018"	00000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Other Sizes

					3 ft. Wd.		4 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
18 × 18	0.038"	46%	0.018"	5	0000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.038"	46%	0.018"	10	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.038"	46%	0.018"	20	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.038"	46%	0.018"	50	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.038"	46%	0.018"	100	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Copper Wire Cloth

Copper is nonsparking and nonmagnetic. It is often used in marine environments because it is more resistant to corrosion from salt water than stainless steel.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.		1 ft. × 1 ft.	1 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 3 ft.	3 ft. × 3 ft.
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Other Sizes

					3 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	1	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	10	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	20	00000000	00000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	50	00000000	00000000

Brass Wire Cloth

Brass is often used in marine environments because it is more resistant to corrosion from salt water than stainless steel. It has good abrasion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sheets

Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.		1 ft. × 1 ft.	1 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 2 ft.	2 ft. × 3 ft.	3 ft. × 3 ft.
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Other Sizes

					3 ft. Wd.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	1	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	10	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	20	00000000	000000
18 × 18	0.039"	48%	0.017"	50	00000000	00000000

Rigid Plastic Mesh

Polyethylene Plastic

Use this stiff mesh to contain, reinforce, separate, or protect materials.

Polyethylene mesh is durable in cold weather and resists cracking.

To Order: Please specify length in 5-ft. increments up to the maximum length listed.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

	Opening
Mesh Size	Lg.	Wd.	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	For Use Outdoors	Wd.	Max. Lg., ft.		Per Ft.
Polyethylene Plastic
18 × 18	0.033"	0.054"	Not Rated	0.01"	200°	White	Yes	79"	300	0000000	00000

Heavy Duty Sieves

Separate abrasive materials such as sand, gravel, and asphalt.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

18" Dia. × 4 1/2" Dp.
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Wire Dia.	Frame Material	Screen Material		Each
18 × 18	0.041"	0.015"	Galvanized Steel	304 Stainless Steel	0000000	0000000

Round Enclosed Parts Baskets

Curved Baskets with Squeeze-to-Open Lids

Curved Basket with Squeeze-to-Open Lid

		Mesh			Handle
Dia.	Ht.	Opening Wd.	Size	Wire Dia.	Style	Lg.	Cap.	Max. Temp., °F	Material	Appearance		Each
1 1/2"	1 3/8"	0.039"	18 × 18	0.017"	Pan	5"	Not Rated	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Polished	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	2 1/8"	0.039"	18 × 18	0.017"	Pan	5"	Not Rated	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Polished	0000000	0000

Curved Baskets with Screw-Together Lids

Curved Basket with
Screw-Together
Lid

		Mesh
Dia.	Ht.	Opening Wd.	Size	Wire Dia.	Handle Style	Cap.	Max. Temp., °F	Material	Appearance		Each
1"	3/4"	0.039"	18 × 18	0.017"	None	Not Rated	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Dull	0000000	00000

Insect Screening

All screening resists corrosion.

316 stainless steel and bronze have superior corrosion resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

304 Stainless Steel
Wd.	Mesh Size	Wire Dia.	Finish		7-ft. Lg.	25-ft. Lg.	100-ft. Lg.
24"	18 × 18	0.009"	Unfinished	0000000	000000	000000	0000000
36"	18 × 18	0.009"	Unfinished	0000000	00000	000000	000000
48"	18 × 18	0.009"	Unfinished	0000000	00000	000000	000000
316 Stainless Steel
24"	18 × 18	0.009"	Unfinished	0000000	00000	000000	000000
36"	18 × 18	0.009"	Unfinished	0000000	00000	000000	000000
48"	18 × 18	0.009"	Unfinished	0000000	00000	000000	000000